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Many thanks to our speakers from Automotive LIDAR 2023.

SiN Photonic Integrated Circuits and MEMS Technologies for Compact LIDAR Applications
Cédrik Coia, PhD
Chief Scientist
AEPONYX

Unlocking Long-Range FMCW Automotive LIDAR with Integrated Photonics
Zeb Barber, PhD
Director of LIDAR R&D
Aurora

High-Sensitivity Technology for Reducing LIDAR Size and Price
Scott Han
Sr. Manager
AutoL

LIDAR Data Calibration and Sensor Fusion
Mohammad Musa
CEO and Co-Founder
Deepen

Adhesive Material for Automotive LIDAR Applications
Deborah Nash-Makita
Sr. Researcher, New Business Development
Dexerials

Market Outlook and Challenges for Automotive LIDAR Makers and Suppliers
Sam Abuelsamid
Principal Analyst, E-Mobility
Guidehouse Insights

FMCW LIDAR: Principles of Operation and Technical Challenges
Slawomir Piatek, PhD
Scientific Consultant
Hamamatsu

Materials and Services for LIDAR Applications
Bryan Kruuk
Director
Hitachi High-Tech America

Automotive LIDAR Business: Latest Adoption Trends and Activities
Xiaoxi He, PhD
Research Director
IDTechEx

FFCW-Based Coherent LIDAR Sensing for Automotive Applications
Justin Madison
CEO
Illusense

Novel Solid-State Long-Range Flash LIDAR for Advanced Collision Avoidance Systems
Valeri Saveliev, PhD
Chief Science Officer
Integrated Quantum Photonics

Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuits for FMCW LIDAR in Automotive Applications
Amit Mizrahi
Technical Lead, LIDAR
Intel

Protective Coatings for Automotive LIDAR and ADAS
Dan Nawrocki
Director of Business and Technical Development
Kayaku Advanced Materials

Which LIDAR Companies Will Win and What Are Their Main Advantages
Harvey Weinberg
Director, Sensor Technologies
Microtech Ventures

Automotive LIDAR Packaging Technologies
Irving Wang, PhD
Director of Marketing, MRSI Systems
Mycronic Group

LIDAR in Truck Applications: Emerging Trends in Applications and Requirements
Matthew Hunkler
Technical Specialist System Engineering
Navistar

Transforming Optical Scanning: MEMS Topology for Low-Cost, Small, and High-Performance Solutions
Eric Aguilar
CEO
Omnitron Sensors

Silicon Sensors: Enabling High-Performance LIDAR for the Mass Market
Bahman Hadji
LIDAR Business Development
onsemi

Electrostatic MEMS Mirror with Closed Loop Feedback for Enhanced LIDAR Performance
David Somo
President and CEO
Preciseley Microtechnology

Accelerated FEM Multiphysics Simulations for LIDAR Systems and Components
Alexandre Halbach, PhD
CTO
Quanscient

Automotive OEM Perspective on Key LIDAR Performance Specifications
Abdullah Zaidi
Sensors and Engineering Lead
Rivian Automotive

LIDAR for ADAS and AVs: Technologies, Ecosystem, and Market Trends
Brock Walquist
Sr. Analyst
S&P Global Mobility

Enabling Mass Market Adoption of FMCW LiDAR Through Chip Integration
Ralf Muenster
VP, Business Development and Marketing
SILC

Multi-LIDAR Extrinsic Calibration Method and Algorithm
Emily Robb
Sr. Manager, AI and ADX
Stellantis

Optical MEMS and Sensors Fabrication for LIDAR Applications
Collin Twanow
Director of Technology
Teledyne

New Chip-Integrated LIDAR Technology with Frequency-Angular Resolving Technique Using Acousto-Optic Beam Steering
Mo Li, PhD
Professor
University of Washington

Advancements in Optical Components for LIDAR Applications
Scott Rowlands
Automotive Product Line Manager
VIAVI Solutions

Automotive LIDAR Market: Competitive Dynamics, Technology Evolution, and Revenue Trends
Pierrick Boulay
Senior Analyst, Lighting and ADAS Systems
Yole Intelligence, part of Yole Group

Many thanks to our speakers from Automotive LIDAR 2022.

LIDAR Miniaturization: Key System Design Aspects from a Laser Perspective
Joe Gasiewicz
Supervisor, Application Engineering
ams OSRAM

Solid-State FMCW LIDAR Based on Optical Phased Arrays
Mike Watts, PhD
CEO
Analog Photonics

Training with Synthetic LIDAR Data to Improve Model Performance
Chris Gundling, PhD
Head of Sensor Simulation
Applied Intuition

Current Status and Emerging Trends with FMCW Based LIDAR Technologies
Zeb Barber, PhD
Director of LIDAR R&D
Aurora

Why Automotive LIDARs Need Spectrum-Scan, RMCW, and Per-Point Doppler for Mass Deployment
Joseph Notaro
Chief Commercial Officer
Baraja

Efficient Beam Shaping for LIDAR Applications
John Wilson, PhD
R&D Engineer
BrightView Technologies

Deploying LIDAR for Real-World Automotive Applications: From Point Clouds to Perception
Christian Nickolaou
Product Owner
Cepton

Solving LIDAR-to-X Data Calibration and Fusion
Mohammad Musa
CEO and Co-Founder
Deepen

LIDAR System Improvements Using Gallium Nitride ICs
John Glaser, PhD
Principal Applications Engineer
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC)

Relative and Absolute Positioning Techniques for Automated Vehicles
Curtis Hay
Technical Fellow
General Motors

Low-Cost Near-Field LIDAR for ADAS and AV Applications
Sam Abuelsamid
Principal Analyst, E-Mobility
Guidehouse Insights

VCSELs, SPAD Arrays, and Front-End Electronics for Solid-State LIDAR
Slawomir Piatek, PhD
Scientific Consultant
Hamamatsu Photonics

Photonic Integrated Circuits and Components for LIDAR Applications
Yasusuke Hattori
Business Development Manager
Hitachi High-Tech America

Automotive LIDAR SPACs: Latest Revenues, Production Volumes, and Business Activities
Xiaoxi He, PhD
Research Director
IDTechEx

Photonic IC Approaches for Automotive LIDAR
Harvey Weinberg
Director, Sensor Technologies
Microtech Ventures

Assembly Challenges and Solutions for Photonics Devices in Automotive LIDAR
Limin Zhou
Sr. Director and General Manager
Mycronic

Next Generation MEMS Mirrors for LIDAR Applications
Eric Aguilar
CEO
Omnitron Sensors

Optical MEMS Solutions for LIDAR Applications
Tiansheng Zhou, PhD
CTO and Founder
Preciseley Microtechnology

Photonic Integration for Modular Solid-State FMCW Based LIDAR
Andy Zott
Managing Director
Scantinel

Protecting Optics in Harsh Environments
Ralf Biertümpfel, PhD
Product Manager Optical Filters
SCHOTT

LIDAR Design For Manufacturability, Reliability, and Scale
Zoran Jandric
Engineering Director
Seagate

Advanced Silicone Materials for LIDAR and Automotive Sensors
Chad Kobylanski
Western Regional Manager
Shin-Etsu Silicones of America

Automotive Market Outlook: Forecasting Autonomy Amid Challenging Industry Conditions
Jeremy Carlson
Associate Director, Autonomy
S&P Global Mobility

LIDAR for ADAS and AVs: Partnership Updates and Pricing Trends
Mark Fitzgerald
Director, Autonomous Vehicle Service
Strategy Analytics

Improving LIDAR with Precision Refractive and Diffractive Microoptics
Davide Lomellini
Area Sales Manager
SUSS MicroOptics

Cost and Technology Benchmarking for Automotive LIDAR
Romain Fraux
CEO
System Plus Consulting

Automotive LIDAR Ecosystem Trends: How OEM Requirements Are Driving Further Development
Rajeev Thakur
Director Sales Technical Support
Velodyne Lidar

Advancements in Optical Components for LIDAR Applications
Markus Bilger
Product Line Manager
VIAVI Solutions

LIDAR Perception Software: Key Considerations and Requirements for Autonomous Driving
Joseph Kim
CEO
Vueron Technology

Reliability of Electrostatic MEMS Scanners for LIDAR Applications
Jong-Hyun Lee, PhD
CEO
WeMEMS

Real Time Generalized Sensor Fusion for Autonomous Vehicles
Aayush Ahuja
Sr. Perception Engineer
Woven Planet (Toyota)

LIDAR for ADAS and AV Applications: Emerging Trends and Developments
Pierrick Boulay
Technology and Market Analyst, Solid-State Lighting
Yole Intelligence, part of Yole Group

MEMS Based LIDAR for ADAS and AV Applications
Frank (Yunxiang) Li, PhD
VP of Product
ZVISION Technologies

Many thanks to our speakers from Automotive LIDAR 2021.

Workshop on Automotive LIDAR: Fundamentals, Requirements, and Challenges to Mass Adoption
Rajeev Thakur
Director Automotive Programs
Velodyne Lidar

Glass Expert Perspective on Integrated LIDAR Solutions
Eric Rogers
IP Counsel and Business Development Leader
AGC Automotive

LIDAR System Advantages Using 905nm Lasers with Wavelength Stability Technology
Joe Gasiewicz
Supervisor, Application Engineering
ams OSRAM

How FirstLight LIDAR is Paving the Way for Autonomous Vehicles
Craig Benko
Technical Lead Manager of LIDAR Research
Aurora

LIDAR SPACs: Financials Overview, Current Status, and Future Predictions
Alexei Andreev, PhD
Managing Director and Co-Founder
Autotech Ventures

High-Performance LIDAR Using Wavelength Tuning for Implementing Interference-Free Dynamic Scan Patterns
Cibby Pulikkaseril
CTO
Baraja

LIDAR Detection Coverage Requirements for ADAS and Fully Autonomous Vehicles
Terje Noevig
COO
Blickfeld

LIDAR Adoption Outlook: Market Perspectives, Competitive Environment, and Consumer AVs Potential
Itay Michaeli
Director US Autos and Auto Parts
Citi Research

New Approaches for LIDAR Simulation
Yuval Goldberg
Business Development Manager
Cognata

LIDAR Calibration Challenges and Solutions
Mohammad Musa
CEO and Co-Founder
Deepen

How Gallium Nitride ICs Simplify and Improve LIDAR System Design
John Glaser, PhD
Principal Applications Engineer
Efficient Power Conversion (EPC)

Performance of DFB Lasers Optimized for FMCW LIDAR
Hank Blauvelt, PhD
CTO
Emcore

LIDAR for ADAS/AV Applications: Current Trends and Emerging Developments
Sam Abuelsamid
Principal Analyst, E-Mobility
Guidehouse Insights

Next Generation Concepts and Challenges for FMCW and Flash LIDAR
Slawomir Piatek, PhD
Scientific Consultant
Hamamatsu Photonics

Improved LIDAR Performance in Fog
Hanno Holzhüter
Research Project Manager
Ibeo

Optical Beamforming for LIDAR: Challenges, Solutions, and Emerging Technologies
Amin Abbasi
Business Development Manager, Photonics
Imec

Data Annotation to Power Machine Learning for LIDAR Applications
Siddartha Bal
Assistant General Manager, Projects and Operations
iMerit

LIDAR Specifications vs. Driving Scenarios: What are the Absolute "Musts"?
Ronen Eshel
Chief System Architect
Innoviz

LIDAR on a Chip: Delivering Optimal Performance in Combination with Radar and Camera
Gil Tidhar
General Manager, Automotive LIDAR Business Unit
Intel/Mobileye

Combining LIDAR, Radar, and Camera: Sensor Fusion Challenges and Solutions
Pierre Olivier
CTO
LeddarTech

LIDAR for Autonomous Shuttles: Key Considerations and Emerging Trends
Jacob Crossman
Vice President Autonomy
May Mobility

Assembly Challenges and Solutions for Photonics Devices in Automotive LIDAR
Irving Wang, PhD
Director, Product Marketing
MRSI, Mycronic

Die Bonding Process Solutions in Automotive LIDAR Volume Manufacturing
Limin Zhou
Senior Director of Strategic Marketing
MRSI, Mycronic

Low-Cost and High Reliability Mirrors for LIDAR Applications
Eric Aguilar
CEO
Omnitron Sensors

Generating Viable Synthetic Sensor Data for Perception Applications
Jon Wilfong
Head of Solutions Engineering
Parallel Domain

Cooled Optics for High-Performance Automotive LIDAR
Alex Guichard
Senior Director, Product Marketing
Phononic

Software-Defined LIDAR: Technology Roadmap and Opportunities
Jake Hillard
CEO
Red Leader

Beyond the Lens: Plastic Solutions for Automotive LIDAR Applications
Aurélie Schoemann, PhD
Business Manager, Mobility
SABIC Specialties

Ensuring LIDAR Performance with Getters and High Barrier Packaging Technologies
Mauro Riva
Business Manager
SAES Getters

High Quality Data Annotation for Automotive LIDAR Applications
Renata Walker
Sr. Product Manager
Sama

Protective Glass Window Considerations for Automotive LIDAR
Ralf Biertümpfel, PhD
Product Manager Optical Filters
SCHOTT

Silicone Materials for LIDAR and Automotive Sensors
Chad Kobylanski
Western Regional Manager
Shin-Etsu Silicones of America

Validating Automotive LIDAR Simulation
Rogier van Aken
Advanced Research Engineer
Siemens

MEMS and CMOS Fabrication Solutions for LIDAR Applications
Arjun Kumar Kantimahanti
Sr. Vice President of Technology Development
SilTerra

LIDAR-on-a-Chip with Automated Photonic Design
Kiyoul Yang, PhD
Research Scientist
Stanford University

LIDAR for ADAS and Automated Driving: Understanding the Market Opportunities and Trends
Mark Fitzgerald
Director, Autonomous Vehicle Service
Strategy Analytics

MEMS Component Options for LIDAR Beam Steering
Glen Fitzpatrick
Sr. Technical Advisor
Teledyne

Self-Supervised Pseudo-LIDAR Monocular Networks
Vitor Guizilini
Sr. Research Scientist of Machine Learning
Toyota Research Institute

Autonomous Vehicle Development with Scalable and Flexible Sensor Suites
Aayush Ahuja
Sr. Perception Engineer
Toyota/Woven Planet

Optimizing LIDAR Performance
Gopala Garnepudi
CDC Systems Engineer
Valeo

Advancements in Optical Bandpass Technologies for Automotive Sensors
Georg Ockenfuss
R&D Director
VIAVI Solutions

Breaking the $100 LIDAR Cost Barrier for ADAS Applications
Rajeev Thakur
Director Automotive Programs
Velodyne Lidar

LIDAR SPACs: Deals Overview, Market Performance, and Emerging Trends
Rudy Burger
Managing Partner
Woodside Capital

LIDAR for Robotaxis: Key Challenges and Considerations
Nick Orlov
Hardware Team Lead
Yandex

LIDAR Technology Roadmaps: Trends, Developments, and Opportunities
Pierrick Boulay
Lighting Expert
Yole Developpement

Many thanks to our speakers from Automotive LIDAR 2020.

Glass as an Enabler to Automotive Market Success for LIDAR Sensors
Eric Rogers
IP Counsel and Market Strategy Leader
AGC

LIDAR for Autonomous Driving: Must-Have or Nice-To-Have?
Alexei Andreev, PhD
Managing Director and Co-Founder
Autotech Ventures

LIDAR Standardization in the AUTOSAR Adaptive Platform
Rinat Asmus
AUTOSAR Steering Committee Member and Deputy Chairman
BMW

Importance of Tier 1 Collaboration for an Automotive ADAS Production Program
Mitch Hourtienne
Senior Director, Business Development
Cepton

LIDAR Use Cases for Various AV/ADAS Business Models
Itay Michaeli
Director US Autos and Auto Parts
Citi Research

New Approach for LIDAR Simulation
Yuval Goldberg
Senior Business Development Manager
Cognata

Challenges with LIDAR Mass Production
Fritz Krainer
Head of Engineering
Continental

LIDAR for Automated Long Haul Trucks
Sebastian Renken
Systems Engineer Autonomous Trucks
Daimler

Best Practices for LIDAR Data Validation
Mohammad Musa
CEO and Founder
Deepen

Soliton Microcombs for Massively Parallel FMCW LIDAR
Johann Riemensberger, PhD
Postdoc Researcher
EPFL

LIDAR Integration into Volume Production Vehicle Windshields
Emily Robb
ADAS Advanced Development
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA)

LIDAR Reliability Testing Methodologies and Techniques
Fei He
Research Engineer, R&A Automated Driving
Ford

Emerging LIDAR Technologies Boosting Autonomous Driving
Kinh Tieu
Head of Perception
Gatik

An OEM’s Perspective on LIDAR Range Metrics
Nathaniel Hart
Automated Driving and Advanced Technology Specialist
General Motors

Combined Use of Perception Sensors and Absolute Sensors for Automated Vehicle Localization
Curtis Hay
Technical Fellow -- GPS, V2X, and Maps
General Motors

LIDAR to ADAS/AV Applications: Current Trends and Emerging Developments
Sam Abuelsamid
Principal Analyst
Guidehouse Insights

Photodetectors for LIDAR: Challenges, Trends, and Selection Criteria
Jake Li
Business Development Manager
Hamamatsu

Wire Bonding to Niobium and Similar Metals for LIDAR Applications
Mike McKeown
Sr. New Business Development Manager
Hesse Mechatronics

Next-Generation Lasers for LIDAR Applications: Striking a Balance Between Cost and Performance
John Ling
Chairman and CEO
Hitronics Technologies

Closing the Perception Systems Gap with LIDAR for L3 and L4 Vehicles
Alejandro Olivares
Director of Components
Hyundai-Aptiv Autonomous Driving Joint Venture

Generating Enriched Point Clouds with Digital LIDARs
Hanno Holzhüter
Research Project Manager
Ibeo Automotive

LIDAR Technologies for ADAS and HAD Applications: Recent Trends and Emerging Developments
Khasha Ghaffarzadeh, PhD
Research Director
IDTechEx

High Power Narrow Linewidth Lasers and Optical Amplifiers
David Eu
President
InPhenix

Light Measurement Solutions for the LIDAR Value Chain
Armin Heinrichsdobler, PhD
Product Manager, Industrial
Instrument Systems

LIDAR in Commercial Vehicles: Use Cases and Optimal Placement
Yong Sun
Supervisor -- Autonomous Driving, AI, and Advanced Methodology
Isuzu

LIDAR Optical Components: Recent Trends and Developments
Matt Robinson
Sales Director
Laser Components

LIDAR Technical Requirements for Autonomous Highway Driving
Aaron Jefferson
Vice President of Product
Luminar

LIDAR for Trucks and Buses: Emerging Trends and Performance Specifications
Rajorshee Raha, PhD
Manager ADAS, R&D
Mahindra

LIDAR's Role for Improving Safety of Automated Vehicles
Gary Streelman
Director Advanced Engineering and New Concepts
Marelli

Measuring Key Laser Performance Indicators in LIDAR Systems
John McCauley
Business Development Manager
MKS Ophir

Localizing Camera-Created HD Maps Using LIDAR
Kevin Rosenblum
Senior Director, Sensor Fusion
Mobileye

Assembling Challenges and Solutions for Photonics Devices in Automotive LIDAR
Limin Zhou
Sr. Director of Strategic Marketing
MRSI Systems

Optimal Design for Laser Diode Impedance to Achieve Long-Range LIDAR and Eye Safety
Fayçal Mounaim, PhD
Sr. Field Application Engineer, Business Development
Murata

Laser Diode Fabrication at Cutting Edge LIDAR Applications
Jeremy Junghans
Sr. Engineer
Northrup Grumman

Enabling the LIDAR Ecosystem with Reference Designs and System Solutions
Bahman Hadji
Director of Business Development
ON Semiconductor

Pure Solid-State LIDAR Based on Fully Addressable VCSEL Array and SPAD Receivers
Mark Donovan, PhD
Vice President Advanced Optics
Opsys Tech

IR Pulsed Lasers for LIDAR
Joe Gasiewicz
Supervisor, Application Engineering
OSRAM

Next Generation FMCW LIDAR for Automotive Applications
Greg Blanck
CEO
OURS Technology

Full Physics Based Synthetic LIDAR Data Simulation
Tom Freeman
Head of Customer Innovation
Rendered.ai

Material Solutions for LIDAR and Autonomous Driving Devices
Hiro Masumoto
Product Manager
Sekisui

AI Perception Software Solutions for Automated Vehicles and Smart Infrastructure
David Han
Managing Director, NA and Global Mobility
Seoul Robotics

Driving the Evolution of LIDAR and Automotive Sensors with Silicone
Chad Kobylanski
Automotive Segment Manager
Shin-Etsu Silicones of America

Solid State LIDAR: Critical Microelectronics Assembly Challenges and Solutions
Dhiraj Bora
President
Silitronics

CMOS MEMS Fabrication Solutions for Automotive LIDAR Applications
Arjun Kumar Kantimahanti
Sr. Vice President of Technology Development
SilTerra Malaysia

MEMS Mirrors and SPADs for LIDAR Applications
Stuart Ferguson
Automotive MEMS and Sensors Marketing
ST Microelectronics

AI Perception Algorithms for Solid-State LIDAR
Alexander Bergman
PhD Researcher
Stanford University

The Role of LIDAR in Safety for Autonomous Vehicles
Anna Petrovskaya, PhD
Research Consultant
Stanford University

Micromirrors and Optical MEMS Devices for LIDAR Applications
Collin Twanow
Director of Technology
Teledyne Micralyne

LIBRE Dataset: Leveraging Access to 3D LIDARs
Alexander Carballo, Dr.Eng
Sr. Research Fellow
Tier IV

LIDAR in the Era of Connected Vehicles
Hongsheng Lu, PhD
Principal Researcher
Toyota

How Far Can Pseudo-LIDAR Take Us?
Sean Rodrigues, PhD
Sr. Scientist, Electronics Research
Toyota Research Institute

LIDAR Based Localization and Mapping for Autonomous Driving
Benazouz Bradaï, PhD
Senior Expert, Driving Assistance Research
Valeo

Optical Component Design Considerations for LIDAR Systems
Scott Rowlands
Product Line Manager, Automotive Programs
Viavi Solutions

Waymo Laser Bear LIDAR: Enabling Your Autonomous Project to See More and Do More
Ellice Perez
Head of LIDAR
Waymo

LIDAR Benchmarks: Range, Rays-Points, Integration, and Perception Metrics
Dmitry Solomentsev, PhD
Head of LIDAR
Yandex

Many thanks to our speakers from Automotive LIDAR 2019.

The Race to a Low-Cost Automotive LIDAR System
Phil Amsrud
Senior Principal Analyst
IHS Markit

Materials and Applications of CMOS Solid-State LIDAR
Louay Eldada, PhD
CEO and Co-Founder
Quanergy

The Great Wavelength Debate: Which Will Prevail for Automotive LIDAR?
Bahman Hadji
Director of Business Development
ON Semiconductor, SensL Division

Automotive LIDAR: Where Do We Go from Here?
Ron Kapusta
Fellow and LIDAR System Architect
Analog Devices

Autonomous Vehicles and LIDAR: Why Solid State isn’t a Silver Bullet
Raffi Mardirosian
Head of Corporate Development
Ouster

Silicon Photonics FMCW LIDAR Technologies for Automotive Applications
Ralf Muenster
Vice President, Business Development & Marketing
SiLC Technologies

An Industry Perspective on LIDAR Algorithms for ADAS Applications
Vikram Narayan, PhD
Head of AI and Computer Vision
Visteon

Solid-State LIDAR: Principles of Operation and Design Challenges
Slawomir Piatek, PhD
Scientific Consultant
Hamamatsu Photonics

Implementing LIDAR Technologies in Autonomous Shuttle Applications
Michael Poulin
Vice President, Product Management
LeddarTech

Opportunities for LIDAR in the Growing ADAS Market
Rajeev Thakur, PE
Director Automotive Programs
Velodyne Lidar

How Will LIDAR Technologies and Business Landscape Evolve?
Nilushi Wijeyasinghe, PhD
Technology Analyst
IDTechEx

(2019 Technology Showcase speakers – listed alphabetically, by company name)

ADAS to Autonomous Vehicles: Extending the Performance of LIDAR Technologies
Mark McCord
CTO
Cepton Technologies

Interference Rejection: Indispensable Feature for Automotive LIDAR
Wei “Reed” Lu
Sr. Director of Sales
Hesai Technology

Low Latency Manufacturing for LIDAR Technologies
Nicolas Evans
Sr. Process Engineer
Palomar Technologies

Thermoplastic Solutions for High-Performance LIDAR Optics
Aurelie Schoemann, PhD
Business Manager, Mobility
SABIC

Verification and Validation for AV Systems Including LIDAR
Tony Gioutsos
Director
Siemens

LIDAR and the New Assembly Frontier: Challenges and Solutions
Dhiraj Bora
President
Silitronics Solutions

Light Shaping Optics: Applications in Automotive LIDAR Systems
Georg Ockenfuss
Director Worldwide FAE
VIAVI Solutions

LIDAR and Camera Integration: Technology Challenges and Opportunities
Kris De Meester
Vice President Sales and Business Development
XenomatiX

(2019 Startup and Innovation Showcase speakers – listed alphabetically, by company name)

High-Performance LIDAR Using Wavelength Tuning for Implementing Dynamic Scan Patterns
Cibby Pulikkaseril
CTO
Baraja

Critical LIDAR System Tradeoffs to Maximize Vehicle Safety System Performance
Steve Ehrsam
Vice President, Sales and Marketing
Innovusion

Emerging Applications for LIDAR Sensors in Autonomous Delivery Robots
Felipe Chávez
CEO
Kiwi Campus

LIDAR Performance without LIDAR: Recent Advances in Camera
Leaf Jiang, PhD
CEO
NODAR

Next Generation Flash LIDAR for Automotive Applications
Scott Burroughs
CEO
Sense Photonics

2019 Workshop Description and Topics

The conference included a comprehensive workshop on automotive LIDAR with the following sessions:

1. LIDAR fundamentals: how it works and why it’s necessary for ADAS and autonomous vehicles applications.  This session provided a historical perspective, explain why cameras and radars are not sufficient, and explained the differences between flash and scanned LIDAR.


2. LIDAR scanning methods and optical considerations. This session included discussion on beam aperture, Rayleigh range, and optical aliasing. Discussion included scanning methods such as mechanical scanners, mirrors, optical phased arrays, liquid crystal waveguides, Risley prisms, and solid state electro-optics. This session also included optical systems such as monostatic and bi-static.


3. Photon detection and interference. Here, discussion included photon detection methods such as direct and coherent detection, interferers such as benign and malicious, noise and how to cope with it, as well as eye safety considerations.


4. Mini case studies and overview of 25+ notable LIDAR companies such as Aeva, Aeye, Analog Photonics, Baraja, Blackmore, Cepton, Continental (ASC), Fotonic, Hesai, Ibeo/Valeo, Innoviz, Leddartech, Luminar, Lumotive, OryxVision, Ouster, Panasonic, Phantom Intelligence, Pioneer, Princeton Lightwave, Quanergy, Robosense, Strobe, Tetravue, Velodyne, Waymo, and Xenomatics.
   

Many thanks to our speakers from Automotive LIDAR 2018.

Edge, Centralized, and Fluid Real-Time Processing Techniques of LIDAR Data
Raul Bravo
CEO
Dibotics

Less Is More: Simpler LIDARs and Sensor Fusion for Efficient Autonomous Driving
Ambra Caprile, PhD
Sensor Expert
Magneti Marelli

LIDAR Gets Real: FMCW LIDAR vs. Traditional Pulsed LIDAR
Jim Curry
VP of Product
Blackmore Sensors and Analytics

Evolving ADAS and Autonomy Landscape: Impacts on LIDAR Architecture
Jean-Yves Deschênes
President and Co-Founder
Phantom Intelligence

Advanced Physics Based LIDAR Simulation Modeling
Tony Gioutsos
Director of Sales and Marketing
TASS International, A Siemens Business

The Role of LIDAR in Multi-Modal, High-Reliability Sensing
Edwin Olson, PhD
Co-Founder and CEO
May Mobility

An Overview of Photodetectors for Automotive LIDAR Applications
Slawomir Piatek, PhD
Scientific Consultant
Hamamatsu

An Overview and Comparison of LIDAR Receiver Solutions
Marc Schillgalies, PhD
Vice President of Development
First Sensor

Lasers and Detectors: Requirements, Considerations, and Emerging Trends for Automotive LIDAR
Rajeev Thakur, P.E
Product Marketing Manager, Infrared Business Unit
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors

2018 Technology Showcase speakers – listed alphabetically, by company name.

John Gach
Business Development – Automotive Interior
OSRAM Opto Semiconductors

Aidan Browne
Applications Engineer
ON Semiconductor

Jane Zhang
CEO
Surestar Technology

Brian Wong
CEO
TriLumina

Georg Ockenfuss
Director WW FAE
VIAVI Solutions

2018 Startup Showcase speakers – listed alphabetically, by company name.

Mohammad Musa
CEO and Co-Founder
Deepen

Kyle Bertin
Business Development
Deepscale

Gleb Akselrod, PhD
CTO and Founder
Lumotive

Joe LaChapelle
Vice President of Research and Development
Luminar

Andrew Miner, PhD
CEO and Founder
Mirada Technologies

Call for Speakers

If you’d like to participate as a speaker, please call Jessica Ingram at 360-929-0114 or send a brief email with your proposed presentation topic to jessica@microtechventures.com.

Workshop and conference scope includes topics related to LIDAR in automotive applications, such as:

• Expert reviews and analyses of state-of-the-art LIDAR technologies
• Business trends, market projections, M&A developments, and startup activity
• LIDAR data fusion with other types of sensors such as radar and camera
• Impacts of enabling technologies such as artificial intelligence
• Notable academic research related to LIDAR for automotive applications
• LIDAR data processing techniques and algorithms
• Supply chain trends and challenges, government regulations, and mandates
• Fabrication, packaging, and system assembly techniques
• Reliability testing methodologies and techniques
• Technology transfer, ecosystems and research hubs, company formation